Original Custom Build

Prior Snowboard Manufactory Ltd. warrants all products to be free of defects in material or workmanship for a period of three years from the date of purchase.
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Handcrafted In Whistler, BC

All of our Snowboards, Skis and Splitboards are
handcrafted in house at Prior’s custom boardshop
in Whistler BC.

Each ride is built with care by skilled snow lovers
using the finest quality materials while
loud rock and roll is played.

4000 Base Sintering

Super slick 4000 grade sintering means you'll be first to the bottom every time.
As opposed to extruded bases in lower quality boards, sintered bases act more like a sponge sucking up all the wax you can throw at them keeping you ahead of your friends!

If it snows 20cm or more overnight we take the morning off to go and smash out some laps.
This means the stoke in the factory is always high and you can rest assured your skis or board is being put together by happy campers with s#!t eating grins.
It's always nice to know the people putting your ride together have actually ridden the same product, possibly even that morning!

Choose Your Finish

Choose Your Quantity

All Prior Skis and boards are factory tuned by our custom technicians and machines. A Factory Tuned ski finish includes:

• Machined 89° edge and 1° bevel that are detuned on tip and tail.

• Stone ground bases with machined universal wax.

• Filed/sanded topsheet sidewalls.

*More detailed custom tuning is available via our Pro Tune Service.

For extra performance we recommend having your new Prior skis hand-tuned to your specifications by the pros at the Prior factory. A Pro Tune includes the following:

Hand edge tuningEdges are hand filed to 89° and bases are beveled to 1.5°. The ski edges are then hand finished with a diamond stone. Note: All Prior skis are detuned approx. 3cm along the effective edge on the tip and tail. If you would like your edges pro-tuned to other specifications please add this to the comments box on your order.

Custom hot waxFor maximum wax saturation we iron on your desired temperature of wax thoroughly and let it set. Once it is dry, your board is scraped, brush structured and buffed for maximum glide and moisture release.

The Original is the first ski shape developed by Prior in 2003 and although it’s been refined over the years, stays true to its roots as a versatile all mountain directional twin. With a waist of 95mm and a traditional camber profile, the Original promises edge to edge performance while maintaining stability, rebound and added pop. The Original maximizes versatility and has been a popular ski amongst the local Whistler community when the 20cm rule isn’t in effect, whether in the park or tearing up the groomers.

Mounting Recommendations - The Original can be mounted in both a directional and progressive stance. Its recommended boot center is ideal for all-mountain, directional skiers. If you’re looking to achieve a centered stance for switch skiing, the mounting point can be moved forward as far as dead center, giving the skier the same amount of nose as tail.

Available in traditional Quadglass Construction or XTC Carbon Construction.

XTC Carbon Construction

Prior’s high-performance XTC Carbon Construction brings ski technology to the next level. XTC Carbon Construction is available as an upgrade on all ski models and saves an average of 600 grams (1lb 5oz) off each pair. Weight reduction continues to be a key to backcountry skiing as less weight means more vertical, with less physical exertion. Ensuring that there is no decrease in performance with weight savings is often thought of as the Holy Grail for backcountry gear manufacturers and Prior’s XTC Carbon Construction takes a big leap towards that spiritual cup. In layman’s terms XTC Carbon Construction uses the same vertically laminated maple and aspen woodcores combined with UHMW sidewalls and bases and nylon topsheets as in their traditional construction but replaces the fibreglass weave with our proprietary XTC carbon weave.

Quadglass Construction

Our quadraxial glass/carbon composite (quad glass) is a stitched fabric with fibers running in four directions (+30, -30, 0 and +90 degrees). It also contains two 6cm-wide, 10-count carbon strips running lengthwise down center of each ski. The quadglass material is layered on each side of a vertically laminated maple woodcores combined with UHMW sidewalls, 4001 sintered bases and nylon topsheets. The fiberglass/carbon configuration of quadglass creates a responsive, long lasting ride with excellent torsional stability. The additional directional weave creates enhanced torsional stiffness in comparison to the triaxial fibreglass construction.

Cat Mitchell Roy

Cat Mitchell Roy originally came to Whistler on a road trip from Qubec. She fell in love with the area and a visit that was supposed to last two weeks is now going on five years. The mountains feed the soul and inspire Cat to be creative. Before moving to Whistler, she obtained a bachelor's degree at Bishop's University with a major in Environmental Studies and a minor in Fine Arts. Whistler is an ideal place for these two passions.

Cat has had a love for the arts since she was a toddler. Art has become her form of meditation and escape. With much of her recent work containing fine lines, detail and pattern, she gets lost in a piece for hours at a time. Her preferred mediums are painting and ink drawing, with surrealist, art nouveau and comic book art influences.

Kris Kupskay (KUPS) decided to make Whistler home just over a year ago to pursue a life closer to the mountains. He looks to inspire his audience using colour and charm. Bringing styles of street art and realism into his work, having FUN is the first objective.

Nature is energy and shows up in his work. Mediums of choice include Spray Paint and Acrylic (with airbrush and oils close behind). Shows, demo’s, and commissions are all in Kris’s interest. His main focus is to paint destination murals. This will consist of getting on a plane and going from country to country painting pieces while enjoying a new environment, soaking up the sun, and culture.

Justin grew up skateboarding, snowboarding and attending art/photography classes in Ontario until he made the move to Whistler in 1998. He alternated between snowboarding in Whistelr and surfing in Hawaii and in his spare time he experimented with Acrylic paint and charcoal.

He slowly started designing tattoos for friends and his tattoo apprenticeship began in 2003. After one year of learning under the guidance of Robin Dutcher, he began his tattoo career in 2004. He worked with Robin and Dave Petko at Black Ohm until October 2007 and on January 1st, 2008 he opened a private tattoo shop named Ormiston Inkworks Ltd. (Now Called Electric Uprising)

To this date he continues to work out of his private tattoo studio and art gallery here in Whistler. Justin's creativity and unique style have become renowned in the area. To find out more and to view his works, go to electricuprising.com

Leah Winhold

Like most of us here in Whistler, Leah is an Ontario transplant. She left the East in search of something more, something new and different. She was quickly captivated by the lifestyle and the beautiful mountain backdrop the northwest has to offer. The western way usually leads to one form of self expression or another. While some are happy to paint on these snowy mountain peaks with their skis or boards, Leah also has chosen digital art, acrylics and water colours as her creative mediums.

With an advanced diploma in Graphic Design, Leah’s days are filled with creativity. After developing her painting skills as a hobby and graphic design as a career and passion, she looks to be ready to make her mark as one of Whistler’s up and coming young artists.

Vanessa Stark’s (Nes’) work is heavily influenced by mountain life. It is a colorful harmony of bold lines and whimsical movement brought together in perfect balance.

Her intuitive painting style has developed into a unique signature style. As in nature, there is never a perfectly straight line or completely still moment. There is a story in every piece. Vanessa moved to Whistler at a very young age to pursue her love of riding mountains.

She now lives in Pemberton where she continues to ride boards and bikes with the new addition of chasing around a 1 year old toddler.

Kate Zessel grew up in Vancouver, however spent her weekends and summers here in Whistler. After graduating from the Art Institute for Graphic Design she spent a year freelancing in the city and decided to go traveling. Her true passion was in illustrating and painting and the dream was always to design skis and snowboards. She recently moved to Whistler this year to spend her time skiing and following that passion.

Her designs have been strongly influenced by the mountains and BC wildlife. Most of her pieces contain these elements and are put together with highly detailed line work and tribal patterns. Art has always been a way for her to decompress and most of the time there is little thought behind her pieces. She puts pen to paper and just sees where it goes.

Kate's Prior design Arrow was all hand drawn and than over laid on a wood backdrop. It incorporates her two passions and she is incredibly stoked to spend this season riding a solid pair of skis with her topsheet design!

Olivier moved from Montreal to Whistler in 1992 after getting a degree in fine art. Since then he has been pursuing the dual life of professional snowboarder and artist. In recent years Olivier has been focusing on larger canvases, doing live painting events and also painting large-scale murals in Montreal with the Mu organization. In his personal work, he is inspired by the dramatic West Coasts scenery and active lifestyle he leads.

Olivier enjoys exploring different subject matters and painting techniques with every new piece. He has been part of numerous galleries and group shows including his first solo exhibit in 2009 at Le Centre in Vancouver and, in 2011, and a major group show with the En Masse collective at the Montreal Museum of Fine Art. Currently, he spends his time between Montreal and Whistler working as a snowboard coach, freelance artist/graphic designer, muralist and set painter on major circus, theatre and motion picture productions.

Oli's Screaming Trees graphic represents his the third topsheet he has contributed to the Prior line.

For a more detailed look into Oli's work please view his website olivierroy.ca

Clarence Mills

A Haida native from Skidegate in the Queen Charlotte Islands, Clarence Mills is an established Haida artist known throughout the world. His works sell in museums, galleries and native art shops throughout Europe and North America. He creates glass totems, engraved silver and gold jewelry, cedar and glass bowls, doors and limited edition prints, but Mills’ claim to fame rests in his prowess as a carver.

He was a featured artist at Expo 86 in Vancouver and Expo 88 in Brisbane, Australia where he carved a six meter totem pole that graced the entrance outside the Canadian Pavilion. In 1997, he was commissioned to carve a 4 meter high cedar totem for a native exhibit at the Louvre Museum in Paris. Mills has been given a gift from his ancestors. He endows his creations with a powerful energy, smooth flowing style and images that speak through his symbolic Haida figures. He strives for one achievement – to begin a process for many people who have never understood their connection to the spirits of the land and all its creatures.

The Haida Eagle Topsheet is the most popular graphic ever used in the Prior line and this current version of it is the 4th year that it has been in the line in various forms.

Helen Wojcik

Hi.

My name is Helen.

Among many things, I like to paint.

For many years now I have wanted my art on a ski or snowboard top sheet. Needless to say I am very excited. I just wanted to create something beautiful, and something I Love.

Just because.

I hope you appreciate what is in front of you, as it is my work at its finest.

Originally from the Czech Republic, Klara travelled extensively before coming to Whistler in mid 2012. Her love the great outdoors and boarding have allowed her to draw inspiration from her surroundings and the "live to ride" lifestyle.

Klara's artwork reflects what many people find in Whistler: a spiritual freedom and the mystical natural beauty within the mountains.

Kevin Mckay

My name is Kevin McKay. I’m a 29 year old artist living in North Vancouver BC. Drawing is a huge passion of mine. Growing up, I have always drawn for fun and still do. I’m a self taught artist with a vast imagination. I’m often caught zoning out, really just thinking up the next creation!

I apply different styles of art not only to canvas. I have spray painted shoes for my wedding. As well as customized little toddlers shoes. I do a lot of art on snowboards and skateboards. I paint some as art pieces as well as make snowboard benches and other furniture with colourful designs. I am on an ongoing adventure with art, and love every minute of it!

Custom Shapes

The Prior shop has been making custom "one off" snowboards since 1990. The layout and design of our factory has been built with this in mind. We can make a board to pretty much any shape and flex pattern you want. The following chart outlines prices for common revisions to existing templates:

Description

C$ surcharge

Custom flex (softer or stiffer)

$70*

Narrowing waist

$150*

Widening waist

$150*

Taper changes

$70*

Custom templates

$300*

*These prices are estimates, and are variable depending on the shape and your specific request. 1cm widening or above needs a custom template.

Complete Custom ShapesIf your dream board requires more than the revisions listed above please email us with your ideas. Some discussion will be required to determine the best performance results. Ultimately the price will be determined by the complexity of the project.

Prior has been offering custom graphics since 1990 and provides a complete custom topsheet and base graphic service. This is ideal for riders who want a one-of-a-kind look on their Prior board, and for companies who desire special corporate gifts and/or promotions.

Topsheets

Qty

Description

C$ Surcharge

Single

One off custom topsheets

$300

2-5 units

Custom topsheets

$275

6-10 units

Custom topsheets

$230

11+ units

Custom topsheets

Call/email

Bases

Qty

Description

C$ Surcharge

Single

One off custom diecut base

$300

2-5 units

Custom diecut base

$275

6-10 units

Custom diecut base

$230

11+ units

Custom diecut base

Call/email

Topsheet ArtworkTopsheet design and color options are almost unlimited. We can print topsheets of photo color quality. All topsheets are sublimated onto a white, gloss nylon topsheet for a professional look and finish. (sorry we cannot sublimate onto a clear topsheet material). Above prices based on receipt of art in digital file format in either of the following formats:

* For art that is done in vector based (ie. Illustrator or similar) program we require artwork in PDF or AI format.

* For bit mapped based art (ie. Photoshop or similar) we require TIFF, PSD or PDFformats. The File size must be 300 DPI in rectangular shape that measures 6cm longer than desired board length x 34cm wide. Note that files will likely be in excess of 100MB and can be sent by Dropbox etc or droped off at the factory.

Base ArtworkPrior offers diecut custom bases in one to three colors. As base colors are actually cut with a knife there are some design limitations. We ask that you first email a low res jpeg file to us for review and approval.

For any custom topsheet or shaping project you will need to contact our sales staff for guidance and accurate quotes. Please email will (will@priorsnow.com) or call 604 935 1923 to chat about your custom artwork.

Shipping Info

Prior ships everywhere!

Online.OrdersReceive 12%Off Shipping!

Item

Destination

Carrier

Daysintransit

ShippingPrice(CAD)

OnlineShipping(CAD)

1 snowboard or pair of skis

Anywhere in Canada

FedEx Ground

1 - 5

$35

$30

FedEx

1

$90

$78

Continental USA

FedEx Ground

3 - 5

$60

$52

FedEx

1

$120

$104

Alaska or Hawaii

FedEx

2 - 3

$100

$86

Outside North America (Northern hemisphere)

FedEx

2 - 5

$135

$117

Outside North America (Southern hemisphere)

FedEx

2 - 5

$195

$168

1 splitboard (naked or with kit & skins)

Anywhere in Canada

FedEx Ground

1 - 5

$40

$35

FedEx

1

$100

$86

Continental USA

FedEx Ground

3 - 5

$65

$56

FedEx

1

$90

$78

Alaska or Hawaii

FedEx

2 - 3

$110

$95

Outside North America (Northern hemisphere)

FedEx

2 - 5

$150

$130

Outside North America (Southern hemisphere)

FedEx

2 - 5

$210

$181

1 set bindings

Anywhere in Canada

FedEx Ground

1 - 5

$20

$17

FedEx

1

$55

$48

Continental USA

FedEx Ground

3 - 5

$30

$26

FedEx

1

$70

$60

Alaska or Hawaii

FedEx

2 - 3

$55

$48

Outside North America (Northern hemisphere)

FedEx

3 - 5

$100

$86

Outside North America (Southern hemisphere)

FedEx

3 - 5

$130

$112

1 clothing itemor accesory

Anywhere in Canada

Post

1 - 5

$15

$13

Continental USA

Post

5 - 10

$16

$14

FedEx Ground

3 - 5

$25

$22

FedEx

1

$70

$60

Alaska or Hawaii

Post

7 - 14

$16

$14

FedEx

2 - 3

$55

$48

Outside North America

Post

20.-.40

$20

$17

FedEx

3 - 5

$70

$60

Notes:

• Online orders receive 12% off shipping!

• All accessories and binding orders placed with snowboard, splitboard or ski orders are shipped at half price.

• Additional snowboards or skis on multiple ski or board orders are shipped at half price.

• For multiple accessory only orders each additional accessory is shipped at half price.

• Shipping time is approximation only; exact time in transit may vary.

• FedEx overnight shipping from Monday to Friday. Some locations may not apply. Saturday deliveries available to major centers only.

• Coming to Whistler? You can choose to pick up your order at the Prior Factory and no shipping costs will apply. The option to 'Pick Up' will appear during the online order process. Note for Non-Canadian residents, standard HST (12% tax) will be applied to Pick Up orders.

Once all information is included in online order form exact shipping costs will appear. If you have additional shipping questions, or would like to make special shipping arrangements, please email us via our Contact Us page.*** Special rates may apply to certain remote areas.